Physical and Urban Development for this infrastructure expert
Summary
Minister Lamsal, a young civil engineer from Rupandehi, faces challenges overseeing Nepal's Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development ministries amid delays, budget issues, and systemic irregularities.
Key Points
- Minister Lamsal, youngest to lead Nepal's Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development ministries, holds degrees in civil and structural engineering.
- More than 2.7 million driving licences remain unprinted due to departmental issues and the printing machine fire during the Gen Z protests.
- Road infrastructure projects face slow progress due to insufficient budgets and poor coordination, notably the Narayanghat-Butwal and Araniko Highway expansions.
- Urban Development Ministry continues fragmented small projects against budget guidelines, with urgent needs in waste management and river pollution control in Kathmandu Valley.
